19-04-14, 09:46 AM
My current engine is on a similar mileage and does consume a bit of oil. I guess it's getting past the valve stem seals or piston rings, but with no other symptoms I don't worry about it.
If yours feels down on power then it might be worth investigating... as a first step I'd check the compression.
But, as everyone says, 10W-40 is what the thing needs (20W-50 if you don't use the bike below 5ºC), 5W is too thin.
If yours feels down on power then it might be worth investigating... as a first step I'd check the compression.
But, as everyone says, 10W-40 is what the thing needs (20W-50 if you don't use the bike below 5ºC), 5W is too thin.